Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Pasadena native Glynn Davis isn't sure exactly when he'll head down to the Baltimore Orioles' complex in Sarasota, Florida. for spring training. But he can hardly wait. "It's right around the corner," he said. "It's time to get to it. I'm excited." That excitement is reciprocal where the Orioles are concerned. Davis, 23, enjoyed a breakout season in 2014, establishing himself as one of the organization's top outfield prospects. He hit a combined .299 with a .356 on-base percentage while spending time at Class A Frederick and Double-A Bowie. That season gave Davis and his career prospects a huge lift after an injury-plagued 2013...

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